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New Research Says That Paper Towels Are More Sanitary Than Hand Dryers

Steph — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:00:56 +0000

I’ve always thought that hand dryers kept bathrooms cleaner, and kept the hands you just washed, cleaner as well. According to just released research, I’m wrong. Biomedical scientist Cunrui Huang has discovered several facts worth noting in his review of 12 studies regarding the paper towel versus hand dryer debate. You might be surprised! Paper [...]

Prancercise: An Old But New Way To Gallop Yourself Into Shape [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:15:07 +0000

Looking for a new exercise program? Joanna Rohrback invented Prancercise in 1989 and it’s just now catching people’s attention on the internet. Dig the outfit.Rohrback describes this entertaining exercise program as “a springy, rhythmic way of moving forward, similar to a horse’s gait. In the video, Rohrback shows four forms of Prancercise (the gallop is [...]

Are Young Women In Their 20′s Too Young For Botox Injections? [Video]

Steph — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:00:33 +0000

Botox injections have been used by women, usually in their middle years, to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but doctors and dermatologists are noticing a new trend that will probably shock you. Doctors and dermatologists across the country are seeing more and more women in their 20′s asking for Botox injections. ABC [...]

Workout Video Includes Man In Background Sitting On Toilet [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:08:41 +0000

Ready for a quick game of "Where's Waldo?"

Coca – Cola Hopes To Improve Image With Launch Of Anti – Obesity Campaign [Video]

Steph — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:42 +0000

Coca -Cola wants to be part of the solution, and to that end, they have launched new strategies to combat obesity, even in children. The Atlanta based soft drink company has taken a lot of heat for its’ part in making America the most overweight country in the world. In a new, anti-obesity initiative Coca-Cola [...]

Guy Busts Some Crazy Dance Moves on Treadmill [Video]

Steph — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:01 +0000

I’m not the most graceful swan in the pond, so I’m a little envious of the dance moves this guy has in his repertoire. His choice of dance floors is a bit unconventional too. Could you do this without busting your face?

Are Women Too Hard On Themselves? Dove's New Ad Campaign Says 'Yes' [Video]

Steph — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:04 +0000

What do women see when they look in the mirror? Do they see the strength, beauty and life experiences or do they see just their flaws? Are they fair judges of their own reflections? In a revealing social experiment for their new ad campaign, Dove says women are way too hard on themselves. The slogan [...]

Five Bad Habits That Are Actually Good For You

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:05:00 +0000

According to medical research, believe it or not, your mother was wrong about a lot. Here are five bad habits that, as it turns out, are actually good for you.

Volunteers Needed For Hospice

J. Patrick — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:32:23 +0000

Have you ever considered being a hospice volunteer? The need is high, the rewards are satisfying, and the experience could be life altering. There are lots of ways to help. Here are a few:You don’t have to have any medical training to be a hospice volunteer. As a matter of fact you don’t need any [...]

Yikes! Are Americans Getting To Fat To Ride Horses?

Steph — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:34:50 +0000

I’m kind of squirming a little as I pose this question. It hits close to home. Are we becoming to fat to go horseback riding? A recent survey indicates that we might! According to a study conducted by the Journal of Veterinary Behavior, one third of horseback riders are to overweight for their horses. This [...]

Mid-Michigan Tanners Heads-Up Age Limits On The Way

Rod Prahin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:26:31 +0000

Take a look at this story. Make sure your not going to be breaking the law. Michigan doctors and cancer survivors are calling on the state legislature to prohibit minors from using tanning salons. Democratic-sponsored legislation announced Thursday afternoon would make it a misdemeanor for a salon owner to allow patrons under age 18 to [...]

Donate Fleece-Tie Blankets for First-Time Chemotherapy Patients

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:02:56 +0000

For over a year now, I have worked with The Fabulous Ladies Small Business Club as host for all of their events. We do a lot of great charity work, and this time we are collecting fleece-tie blankets for first-time cancer patients. Please help us out if you can, and get more details right here.

Women Are More Angry And Hostile When They Wake Up Than Men

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:39:32 +0000

After being married for a few years, people start to notice patterns developing in their spouses. Some are innocent little quirks, others are more like “run for your life” tendencies. A new study out of Duke University shows that women are more angry, hostile and confrontational than men when they wake up. I’m not saying [...]

Colorado Woman Turned Down for Massage Because She's Too Fat — Is It Fair? [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:30:31 +0000

We’ve heard about weight restrictions for airline seats and some amusement park rides. But at a spa?Laura Smith didn’t get a massage, but she was still rubbed the wrong way. The 31-year-old woman claims the National Healing Center, in Aurora, Colorado, refused to give her a massage last month because of her weight. Here’s what [...]

'Fight The Flu' Kits Available From 'Visiting Angels'

J. Patrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:00:20 +0000

This seasons flu epidemic is a real threat to our senior citizens and now families are fighting back with “Fight The Flu Kits” for caregivers to help protect their elderly loved ones. Visiting Angels, one of the countries largest in-home senior care companies, is helping local families in two ways. They have assembled the “Fight [...]

When Do Women Look the Oldest? New Research Reveals the Answer

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:30:14 +0000

A new study by a self-tanning lotion called St. Tropez has figured out exactly when women look their oldest, and there are four reasons that factor in to the answer. It’s at 3:30 on Wednesday afternoon, and here’s why: 1) 46% of women drink over the weekend, and your body needs to break down all [...]

Could You Be Fat – Shamed Into Losing Weight?

Steph — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:00:33 +0000

A very well respected bioethicist, Daniel Callahan, is proposing an "edgier strategy" to combat this country's obesity problem. He is quick to point out that a similar strategy worked very well to discourage cigarette smokers, but it does have a lot if detractors as well. The strategy is being called fat-shaming.

The Power of Thought

J. Patrick — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:53:33 +0000

They say we only use 10% of our brain. Watching this video it suggests that when you change your mind, you change your brain. Mind over matter takes on new meaning. Whether you are imagining how to do something, or you are actually doing it physically, this video suggests that the brain is working the [...]

Meet The Woman With The Widest Hips In The World [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:20:04 +0000

Yup, we keep track of this too. One lady most certainly is of the opinion that men prefer curves. And you thought you had some junk in the trunk. Mikel Ruffinelli, a 420-pound mother of four who measures a staggering eight-foot in circumference. At just five-foot-four, 39-year-old Mikel, who lives in Los Angeles, is substantially [...]

Youth Soccer League Outlaws 'High Fives' To Fight Flu Outbreak

J. Patrick — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:54:59 +0000

Soccer is a game where you primarily use your feet, but the attention in New York City is on the kids hands. With the flu epidemic growing stronger the league stirred up the city by banning high fives among the kids. It was this edict from the Manhattan Soccer Club has banned kids from giving high-fives to [...]